National park · Indonesia
Tanjung Puting National ParkTaman Nasional Tanjung Puting
Enter Tanjung Puting for a day orangutan boat tour (cost ~IDR 150,000) in the dry season May‑Sep; skip the park if you only have a few hours.
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Map to the park
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Area
5,000 km² (1,931 sq mi)1,931 sq mi (5,000 km²)
approximate
Established
1982
Best months
May–Sep
UNESCO
None
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At a glance
- Country
- Indonesia
- Area
- 5,000 km² (1,931 sq mi)1,931 sq mi (5,000 km²)
- Area often cited as ~500,000 ha (≈5,000 km²); exact boundary varies with river course changes (check).
- Established
- 1982
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Permits
- For some areas
Tanjung Puting National Park in Central Kalimantan protects lowland rainforest, swamp and river habitats, famous for orangutan rehabilitation at Camp Leakey and river‑based wildlife tours.
Decide
Why go, which months, and what lives here when
At a glance
Status
- No UNESCO listing; national park since 1982.
Size and age
5,000 km² (1,931 sq mi)1,931 sq mi (5,000 km²) · national park since 1982
Area often cited as ~500,000 ha (≈5,000 km²); exact boundary varies with river course changes (check).
Why go
- Orangutan observation on river tours from Camp Leakey.
- Proboscis monkey sightings along black‑water rivers.
- Bird‑watching at seasonal bird lakes.
When to go
- JanGo
- FebGo
- MarGo
- AprGo
- MayBest
- JunBest
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepBest
- OctCaution
- NovCaution
- DecGo
- JanCool, occasional rain.
- FebCool, occasional rain.
- MarTransition to dry.
- AprStart of dry season.
- MayDry, good river conditions.
- JunDry, low humidity.
- JulDry, low humidity.
- AugDry, low humidity.
- SepDry, end of peak season.
- OctRain increases.
- NovRain increases.
- DecCool, occasional rain.
Wildlife and nature calendar
| What | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangutan (rehabilitation & semi‑wild)All year | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Proboscis monkeyAll year | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Hornbills and waterbirdsMar–Sep | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Arrive & move
Getting in, how the park is divided, and where things are
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How to get there
From Jakarta (or Surabaya, Semarang, Sampit)
Fly to Pangkalan Bun (PKN) then arrange a boat tour from the airport.
2–3 h flight + 30 min to tour office
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From Pangkalan Bun airport
Take a pre‑booked boat (klotok) to Camp Leakey or other river bases.
1–2 h depending on river conditions
Zones and sectors
| Zone | What is there | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Leakey base | Research station, orangutan rehabilitation, main boat embarkation point. | Open with a tour ticket. |
| River routes | Klokots travel along the Sekonyer and Kumai rivers, passing villages and wildlife hotspots. | Guided only. |
Sketch map
Take the points offline
3 points as a GPX waypoint file, plus a plain-text list of coordinates. Save it while you have signal: maps apps show the points without a connection.
Coordinates are approximate centre of the park and main access points.
See & do
Caves, trails and wildlife, with how hard each is and whether it needs booking
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Top experiences
Practical
Fees, permits, rules, where to sleep and what can go wrong
Show 8 sectionsHideEntry fees and permits, Park rules, Where to stay, Safety, Accessibility, Visiting lightly, Questions people ask, Related
Entry fees and permits
| Item | Range | Per | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entry (per person) | IDR 150,000 (≈ US$10) | person | Typical fee for a day boat tour; check at gate. |
Ranges, not quotes: fees change without notice. Check with the park or your operator · checked Sep 2026.
Park entry permit or guide
Park rules
- Guides
- Required for all river tours and wildlife spotting trips.
- Camping
- Not allowed in the park; stay on boats or in licensed lodges.
- Fire
- Open fires prohibited; use provided cooking facilities on boats.
Where to stay
In the park
Camp Leakey lodges
Basic cabins for tourists, meals included.
Near the park
Pangkalan Bun town
Hotels and guesthouses, 30 min drive to the park gate.
Safety
River currents medium
Mosquito‑borne disease low
How much daylight do you have?
Time out
Finding the local time zone…
Times are local to the spot (zone loading). The half-hour margin is our rule of thumb, not an official figure; light fades earlier in forest or under cloud. Carry a headlamp on any route that could run late.
Accessibility
- Boat trips have limited wheelchair access; contact operator in advance.
Visiting lightly
- Choose operators that support the orangutan rehabilitation program.
- Do not feed wildlife; keep distance.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to enter Tanjung Puting National Park?
A day river tour including park entry is typically IDR 150,000 per person; confirm price when booking.
What are the best hikes in Tanjung Puting National Park?
The park is accessed by river; the main “hike” is a guided walk at Camp Leakey and short forest trails near the research station.
When is the best time to visit Tanjung Puting National Park?
The dry season May‑September offers the most reliable river conditions and wildlife viewing.
Do I need a guide to see orangutans?
Yes, all orangutan river tours require a licensed guide.
Can I camp inside the park?
No, camping is prohibited; stay on a boat or in licensed lodges.
Deep dive
Every source; fees and rules change, so check before you go
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